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What African Animal Is Your Spirit Animal?

Monica Lee

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About This Quiz

You can sense your restless spirit when it gravitates to where you want to be. That place where you find yourself the happiest and at peace. Your true spirit comes out when we ask you what you really wish for. What's your ideal vacation spot? When you can imagine there are no constraints, no bills to pay, and you will be a success at the endeavor. THAT person embodies the true African spirit animal.

Roar like a lion, run like a cheetah, play like an otter or soar like a bird. Whatever animal is inside you, it's sure to come out eventually, so it's best to meet it now. You can develop and build a bridge to that spirit by embracing those qualities that you admire in your African spirit animal.

Because this quiz is designed to find your true spirit animal, it needs the truth from you. If we ask you where we'll find you at a party, don't say you would be dancing if you're most comfortable on the balcony observing the event. You'll also be asked questions about your likes, dislikes, interests and social interactions. Your answers will help us evaluate and match the animal spirit that is most like you. Try it out, and try living like your African spirit animal.

If you could improve yourself, what would you change?

I'd want to be less worried about tomorrow and concentrate on being present.

I'd want to gain more knowledge and wisdom.

If you where to wear an accessory, which of these would you wear?

Zebra-striped gloves

Crimson red scarf

Earrings or cuff links of a cartoon character

Grey cape

If you could succeed in your favorite occupation what would you do?

Be on the Olympic Team

Be a CEO, or a leader of a company

Get paid to be a full-time video game tester

Write an advice column

You are at a party, where would we find you?

Checking out the people, ready to make a move when I see someone I like

In the center of the room, telling a story

In charge of the music, and dancing up a storm

Observing others from the balcony

What's your morning routine?

Exercise, breakfast and out the door

Get food on the road, but make sure everybody is good before I leave.

I take each morning differently, depending on whether I was out the night before.

I'm pretty much a night person, so I sleep until the last second and fly out the door.

What's your beverage of choice?

Green drinks

Coffee

Water

Tea

What makes you feel really good?

Pushing myself to the limit

Having people listen to me, really listen

Positive energy and making every minute count

Using all my senses to observe everything around me

What body part do you like the most about yourself?

Long legs

High cheek bones

Contagious smile

Large eyes

What is your favorite landscape painting?

Forests

Jungles

Seascapes

Night sky

What is a perfect gift for you?

New athletic shoes

A soft and fluffy pillow

One of those puzzle games (like Rubik's cube)

Night-vision goggles

What is your biggest fault?

Leaving relationships too soon

Pride

Not taking things seriously

Not speaking up

Which quote do you like best?

"I have a need... a need for speed."

"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them."

"If you can’t have fun, there’s no sense in doing it.”

"Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy wealthy and wise."

What's your favorite piece of furniture in your home?

My exercise machine

My bed

The Entertainment Center

The chair next to the window

Your friend wants to go out to dinner, what type of restaurant do you prefer?

A sports bar sounds good to me.

A restaurant with large portions and excellent food

Trendy, I like trying something new.

A quiet, classic place where we can eat and have a conversation.

How do you like to communicate best?

Text

Over the phone

Twitter, Instagram, Facebook... all the social media platforms

Email, so I can respond when I want

Time for dessert. What do you crave?

Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake

Deep Dish Apple Pie

Cupcakes with Colorful Sprinkles

Rich Chocolate Brownie

What bothers you the most at work?

How long it takes to get something accomplished

The management organization, it's not effective.

Everyone works through their lunch breaks.

Noisy co-workers

How do you sleep?

I usually fall asleep on the couch.

I like to spread out on my bed.

I switch positions constantly while sleeping.

I like to hole up under my covers and read until I fall asleep.

What's in your refrigerator?

Lot of healthy items

Lots of meats and vegetables

Lot of snacks as well as healthy food

I don't eat much, so it's kind of sparse.

What's your ideal vacation?

Bike riding through the countryside

Mountain climbing

Anything with a seaside and a bar

A secluded cabin in the woods

Which of these occupations suits your personality?

Race car driver

Politician

Travel blogger

Film maker

What continent would you like to travel to?

Asia

Africa

Europe

South America

What's your favorite kind of coat to wear?

Animal print

Suede

Raincoat

Cashmere coat

You are on a playground, go on, be a kid. What's your favorite piece of equipment?

The bouncy bridge

Jungle gym

Slide

Swings

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